Finding the point where C interesects the xz-plane

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In summary, the problem involves finding the point of intersection between a given curve and the xz-plane, followed by finding the parametric equations of the tangent line and the equation of the normal plane at a specific point. The initial parameterisation of the curve is given by \mathbf{\rm{r}}(t) = (2 - t^3)\mathbf{\rm{i}} + (2t - 1)\mathbf{\rm{j}} + \ln(t)\mathbf{\rm{k}}, and the value of t to be used in finding the point of intersection is determined by setting y = 0.
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Hello everyone, this problem has several steps and I'm studying for an exam, so i need to get all of them! The first part is:
Let C be the curve with equations x = 2-t^3; y = 2t-1; z = ln(t);
Find the point where C intersects xz-plane. So i said let y = 0; and i'd get
Po = (z-t^3,0,ln(t)), but i don't t hink this si right because isn't x, y, and z unit vectors? like <2-t^3,2t-1,ln(t)>?

So once i find this, I'm suppose to find the parametric equations of the tagnent line at (1,1,0); then find an equation fo the normaml plane to C at (1,1,0); I think if i can get the first part i can figure out the rest! thanks!
 
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Using the given parameterisation we have a curve with position vector

[tex]
\mathbf{\rm{r}}(t) = (2 - t^3)\mathbf{\rm{i}} + (2t - 1)\mathbf{\rm{j}} + \ln(t)\mathbf{\rm{k}}
[/tex]

Clue : If y = 0 then what value of t should you use to find the point of intersection?
 

FAQ: Finding the point where C interesects the xz-plane

What is the definition of the xz-plane?

The xz-plane is a two-dimensional plane that is formed by the intersection of the x-axis and the z-axis in a three-dimensional coordinate system. It contains all the points with a y-coordinate of 0.

What is the significance of finding the point where C intersects the xz-plane?

The point where C intersects the xz-plane is the location where the line defined by point C crosses the xz-plane. This can be useful in various geometric and mathematical calculations, such as finding the distance between two points or determining the angle between two lines.

How do you find the point where C intersects the xz-plane?

To find this point, you can use the coordinates of point C and the equation of the xz-plane, which is y = 0. Set the y-coordinate of point C to 0 and solve for the remaining variables to find the x and z coordinates of the intersection point.

Can the point of intersection between C and the xz-plane be negative?

Yes, the coordinates of the intersection point can be negative, depending on the position of point C in relation to the xz-plane. If point C is below the xz-plane, then the intersection point will have negative coordinates.

What other planes can a line intersect in a three-dimensional coordinate system?

A line can intersect with any of the three coordinate planes, which are the xy-plane, xz-plane, and yz-plane. It can also intersect with other planes that are not aligned with the coordinate axes.

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